Subtil Brut Nature 2019

Tasting Notes for Subtil Brut Nature 2019 by Recaredo

Character

An uncompromising, taut sparkling wine full of intelligent elegance. Bottled as a Brut Nature without any dosage, it reveals itself as puristic, pure and with razor-sharp clarity. The fine perlage and the subtle texture, shaped by years of lees contact, combine with a moderate alcohol content of 11.5% abv to create an intellectual, effortlessly serene drinking flow.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes originate from the hilly sites of the coster del Bitlles on the right bank of the river of the same name in the Penedès. The soil here is exceptionally rich in limestone – soft white stones dominate the vine rows. As a pioneer of the Corpinnat quality alliance and working to strict Demeter standards, Recaredo views this soil as the beating heart of its produce, seamlessly conveying the region’s microclimate to the glass in its unvarnished form.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Defined by the indigenous grape variety Xarel·lo (complemented by Macabeu), this wine unites masterful craftsmanship with Catalan tradition. Following hand-harvesting from estate vineyards, the wine undergoes extensive lees ageing. Radically traditional, the second fermentation takes place under natural corks; the subsequent disgorgement is carried out manually by hand without freezing the neck of the bottle. An exacting ethos that bestows structure and absolute authenticity upon the wine.

Food Pairings

Thanks to its bone-dry nature and lively structure, this terroir sparkling wine is an outstanding match for oysters, fresh sashimi or marinated ceviche. It is equally magnificent alongside classic Jamón Ibérico de Bellota, steamed turbot or refined seafood tapas.